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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM8US_remember-paoli_Malvern-PA.html
During the early 1800's the cry "Remember Paoli!" stirred the hearts of listeners with personal memories of the harsh realities of war and lost loved ones. There was still an abiding desire to gather together on the anniversary of that memorable b…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM8UD_rear-of-the-camp_Malvern-PA.html
You are standing at the rear of the camp where the wagons were parked. The steeple of the Baptist Church marks the approximate location of Picket Post #3, which guarded the right flank.
Lieutenant Samuel Brady was with Picket #3: "Brady was on …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM8TY_battlefield-site-map_Malvern-PA.html
Other local historic sites of interest1. General Warren Inn(Formerly the Warren Tavern)
2. WaynesboroughRestored home of General Wayne
3. Valley Forge National Historical Park
4. St. Peter's in the Great ValleyEpiscopal Church
5. Great…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM8TW_remember-paoli_Malvern-PA.html
Because of a heroic rear guard action, Wayne was able to escape the Battle of Paoli with 1900 men. The survivors of Paoli never forgot the horror of that night. Indeed, it inspired them to fight with a vengeance at the Battle of Germantown, where …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM8TU_the-land-on-which-the-battle-of-paoli-was-fought_Malvern-PA.html
The land on which the Battle of Paoli was fought has been farmland and woodland since the mid-18th century. Ezekiel Bowen, a farmer of Welsh descent, purchased this land in 1764. County records note that he sold it to Richard Mason of Philadelphia…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM8TS_camp-life_Malvern-PA.html
While on campaign, the armies tried to keep their baggage to a minimum, and tents required wagons. The British left most of their tents on their ships, so they built shelters called "wigwams" out of brush, leaves, cornstalks, sod, straw, and fence…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM8TP_the-most-dreadful-scene-i-have-ever-beheld_Malvern-PA.html
"The Shrieks, Groans, imprecations, deprecations, The Clashing of Swords and bayonets &c&c&c, was more expressive of Horror than the Thunder of the artillery &e on the Day of action."Lieutenant Martin HunterYou are now facing west toward the direc…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM8R0_general-waynes-encampment_Malvern-PA.html
"At about 12 o'clock Genl. Wayne came riding along in the rear of the 2nd Brigade Calling out ?Turn out my Boys, the Lads are Comeing, [we'll give] them a push with the Bayonet through the Smoak.' The Troops turned out as quick as Could be Expecte…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM8QY_a-dreadful-scene-of-havock_Malvern-PA.html
In 1782, five years after Paoli, this picture was painted in London for a British officer who participated in the battle. Although the artist, Xavier della Gatta, never saw the Paoli Battlefield, this rare contemporary image of Revolutionary War c…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM8QX_site-of-the-paoli-massacre_Malvern-PA.html
These Memorial Grounds commemorate the engagement in the Revolutionary War known as the Paoli Massacre, an attack by the British Army on American troops, that took place near this spot toward midnight of September 20, 1777. About 150 American sold…